Highlights of the season included the celebration of rock legends: a full day dedicated to Lou Reed (Laurie Anderson, David Johansen, Anohni, Lenny Kaye), a 40th anniversary tribute to "The Last Waltz" (Bob Weir, Lucinda Childs, Dr. John) and the ultimate rock legend herself, Patti Smith.

Lincoln Center's annual series of FREE concerts under the stars, for three weeks in the beautiful Damrosch Park.

Celebrating its 44th season as New York City's premier free concert series, Lincoln Center Out of Doors presented major artists from around the world, in genres as diverse as soul, contemporary classical, Americana, and salsa (plus an equally varied program of dance). The season kicked off with a special tribute to local legends Pete and Toshi Seeger.

A New York summer highlight for over forty years, Lincoln Center Out of Doors has brought great artists in all fields of the performing arts to present free shows in Damrosch Park. Music, dance, film, environmental stagings, symposia, parades, and kids activities: all part of the mix at Lincoln Center Out of Doors

Lincoln Center Out of Doors is one of the premiere FREE events in NYC. Each summer for three weeks, the best is music and dance and all-things-interesting converge in Damrosch Park for a series of concerts and collaborations. Here are some galleries from the 2012 edition.